• Welcome and Opening Comments - Dennis Radford
    • Hal Urban:
      • Mon Aug 13 at 1pm CT - Educator Session at Valentine HS Auditorium
      • Mon Aug 13 at 7pm CT - Parent Session at Ainsworth HS Learning Center
  • Computer Wallpaper - Ben Anthony (Mission and/or Vision Statements may change as a result of today's activities)
  • Promotional Items - Becky LeZotte
    • Name tags
    • Coffee mugs
      • clear mug sample has also been sent (not yet received)
    • Apparel (Ad hoc committee): Sue Haskell, Scotty Nelson, Stephanie Bernthal, Becky LeZotte (chair)
  • Leadership Team Invitation - Cristen Witte
    • thanked Peggy McDaniel and Dana Whited for their participation on the Leadership Team (will be rotating out this year)
    • anyone interested in joining, please contact Jeff McQuistan
  • Negotiations - Geraldine Erickson
    • Information
    • Sick Leave Bank Policy
      • review policy this summer and be ready to update current policy in August
    • Disability Presentation
      • negotiations team will survey members regarding mandatory/voluntary enrollment and elimination period
      • will discuss and finalize in August

CIP Agenda (Breaks and Lunch will be observed as needed) - Jeff McQuistan
  • External Review - April 21-24 2013(Sun evening through Wed)
    • reviewed draft schedule

  • ROTATION 1:Oakland MI ISD (Intermediate School District) CIP Report
    • Review the six Strategic Directions on pp 6-13. This is how Oakland frames their CIP efforts.
    • Would something like this work for ESU #17? "Areas" rather than specific CIP goals?
    • If 'yes', what would be ESU #17's Strategic Directions?
    • table discussion - large group share/discussion - consensus

  • ROTATION 2:Mission Review
    ESU #17 is committed to partnering with its schools by providing support and resources to enhance teaching and learning. (Mission Statement, May 1, 2007)
    ESU #17 will become a collaborative community addressing the academic, social, emotional, physical, and professional development needs of our stakeholders. We aspire to support overall student learning through continuous improvement and innovative practices in education. (Vision Statement, January 4, 2011, revised February 3, 2012)
    • Think about the role/relationship of ESU #17 to the schools we serve. What words would you use to describe it? Does the existing Mission Statement fully define our role? Would you recommend any changes?
    • table discussion - large group share/discussion - consensus

  • ROTATION 3:Self Assessment Review
    • Are we still here?
    • What has changed?
    • table discussion - post to Self Assessment discussion

  • ROTATION 4:Scavenger Hunt
    • What proof do we have?
    • What artifacts needs to be created or developed?
    • table discussion - post to Google doc - large group discussion as needed

  • ROTATION 5:Focus Interviews
    • Read the individual Focus Interview feedback
    • Review the Summary of Top 2 requests in addition to the ESU-wide provided services (green).
    • What are your insights and recommendations?
    • What specifically could YOU do to support any of these requests?
    • table discussion - large group share/discussion - post individual volunteering to Focus Interview discussion

In attendance:
  • Ben Anthony
  • Rachel Baack
  • Mary Beel
  • Stephanie Bernthal
  • Phil Brown
  • Nicole Buchanan
  • Kim Buckendahl
  • Geraldine Erickson
  • Patty Finney
  • Julie Garrison
  • Sue Haskell
  • Sue Imm
  • Becky LeZotte
  • Peggy McDaniel
  • Jeff McQuistan
  • Scotty Nelson
  • Patty Pier
  • Dennis Radford
  • Melissa Rowan
  • Lisa Schlueter
  • Cristen Witte